Proverbs 14:2–10
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
*He that walketh in his vprightnesse, feareth the LORD: but he that is peruerse in his wayes, despiseth him.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob.12.4.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise shall preserue them.
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
Where no Oxen are, the crib is cleane: but much increase is by the strength of the Oxe.
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
*A faithfull witnesse will not lye: but a false witnesse will vtter lyes.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceExod.20.16. & 23.1. Chap.6.19. &12.17.
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
*A scorner seeketh wisedome, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easie vnto him that vnderstandeth.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.8.9.
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
Goe from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceiuest not in him the lippes of knowledge.
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
The wisedome of the prudent is to vnderstand his way: but the folly of fooles is deceit.
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
*Fooles make a mocke at sinne: but among the righteous there is fauour.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 10.23.
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
†The heart knoweth his owne bitternesse; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his ioy.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. the bitternesse of his soule.
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From verse 2
- 2 Timothy 3:2–3Rank 1 from verse 2
2For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
2For men shall bee louers of their owne selues, couetous, boasters, proude, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, vnthankfull, vnholy,
3Without naturall affection, trucebreakers, ‖false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
- Acts 10:35Rank 2 from verse 2
- Proverbs 28:6Rank 3 from verse 2
- Psalms 112:1Rank 5 from verse 2
- Romans 2:4–5Rank 6 from verse 2
4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
5But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodnesse, and forbearance, and long suffering, not knowing that the goodnes of God leadeth thee to repentance?
5But after thy hardnesse, and impenitent heart, *treasurest vp vnto thy selfe wrath, against the day of wrath, and reuelation of the righteous iudgement of God:
31Then had the churches rest throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
31Then had the Churches rest thorowout all Iudea, and Galilee, and Samaria, and were edified, and walking in the feare of the Lord, and in the comfort of the holy Ghost, were multiplied.
- Ecclesiastes 12:13Rank 8 from verse 2
- Luke 10:16Rank 9 from verse 2
- Psalms 25:21Rank 10 from verse 2
- 1 Kings 3:6Rank 11 from verse 2
6And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
6And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed vnto thy seruant Dauid my father great ‖mercy, according as he walked before thee in trueth, and in righteousnesse, and in vprightnesse of heart with thee, and thou hast kept for him this great kindnesse, that thou hast giuen him a sonne to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
- Acts 10:22Rank 12 from verse 2
22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.
22And they saide, Cornelius the Centurion, a iust man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Iewes, was warned from God by an holy Angel, to send for thee into his house, and to heare words of thee.
- Luke 16:14Rank 14 from verse 2
- Malachi 2:5–6Rank 15 from verse 2
5My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name.
6The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.
5My couenant was with him of life and peace, and I gaue them to him, for the feare, wherewith he feared mee, and was afraid before my name.
6The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquitie was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equitie, and did turne many away from iniquitie.
- Proverbs 11:12Rank 16 from verse 2
- Proverbs 16:17Rank 17 from verse 2
- Proverbs 19:1Rank 18 from verse 2
- Proverbs 2:15Rank 19 from verse 2
- Psalms 123:3–4Rank 20 from verse 2
3Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
4Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
3Haue mercy vpon vs, O LORD, haue mercy vpon vs: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
4Our soule is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease: and with the contempt of the proud.
From verse 3
- Proverbs 12:6Rank 1 from verse 3
- James 3:5–6Rank 2 from verse 3
5Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
5Euen so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things: behold, how great ‖a matter a litle fire kindleth.
6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquitie: so is the tongue amongst our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature, and it is set on fire of hell.
- Revelation 12:11Rank 3 from verse 3
- Revelation 3:10Rank 4 from verse 3
10Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
10Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keepe thee from the houre of temptation, which shall come vpon all the world, to try them that dwell vpon the earth.
- Romans 10:9–10Rank 5 from verse 3
9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
9That if thou shalt confesse with thy mouth the Lord Iesus, and shalt beleeue in thine heart, that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saued.
10For with the heart man beleeueth vnto righteousnesse, and with the mouth confession is made vnto saluation.
- 1 Samuel 2:3Rank 6 from verse 3
- 2 Peter 2:18Rank 7 from verse 3
18For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
18For when they speake great svelling words of vanitie, they alure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonnesse, those that were ‖cleane escaped from them who liue in errour.
- Daniel 7:20Rank 8 from verse 3
20And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.
20And of the ten hornes that were in his head, and of the other, which came vp, and before whom three fell, euen of that horne that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose looke was more stout then his fellowes.
- Proverbs 18:6Rank 10 from verse 3
- Proverbs 21:24Rank 11 from verse 3
- Proverbs 22:8Rank 12 from verse 3
- Proverbs 28:25Rank 13 from verse 3
- Psalms 12:3Rank 14 from verse 3
- Psalms 52:1–2Rank 15 from verse 3
1WHY boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, working deceitfully.
1¶ Why boastest thou thy selfe in mischiefe, O mightie man? the goodnesse of God indureth continually.
2Thy tongue deuiseth mischiefes: like a sharpe rasor, working deceitfully.
- Psalms 57:4Rank 16 from verse 3
4My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
4My soule is among lyons, and I lie euen among them that are set on fire: euen the sonnes of men, whose teeth are speares and arrowes, and their tongue a sharpe sword.
- Psalms 31:18Rank 17 from verse 3
- Revelation 15:5–6Rank 18 from verse 3
5And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:
6And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
5And after that I looked, and behold, the Temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heauen was opened:
6And the seuen Angels came out of the Temple, hauing the seuen plagues, clothed in pure and white linnen, and hauing their breasts girded with golden girdles.
From verse 4
- 1 Corinthians 9:9–11Rank 1 from verse 4
9For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?
10Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.
11If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
9For it is written in the Law of Moyses, *Thou shalt not muzzell the mouth of the oxe that treadeth out the corne: doth God take care for oxen?
10Or saith hee it altogether for our sakes? for our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that hee that ploweth, should plow in hope: and that hee that thresheth in hope, should bee partaker of his hope.
11*If we haue sowen vnto you spirituall things, is it a great thing if wee shall reape your carnall things?
- Proverbs 13:23Rank 2 from verse 4
6¶ And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord.
6¶ And I also haue giuen you cleannesse of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet haue yee not returned vnto me, saith the LORD.
From verse 5
- Exodus 23:1Rank 1 from verse 5
- Proverbs 19:5Rank 2 from verse 5
- Proverbs 6:19Rank 3 from verse 5
- Proverbs 12:17Rank 4 from verse 5
- Proverbs 14:25Rank 5 from verse 5
- 1 Kings 22:12–14Rank 6 from verse 5
12And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth-gilead, and prosper: for the Lord shall deliver it into the king’s hand.
13And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah spake unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good unto the king with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, be like the word of one of them, and speak that which is good.
14And Micaiah said, As the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speak.
12And all the Prophets prophecied so, saying; Goe vp to Ramoth Gilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliuer it into the kings hand.
13And the messenger that was gone to call Micaiah, spake vnto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the prophets declare good vnto the King with one mouth: let thy word, I pray thee, bee like the word of one of them, and speake that which is good.
14And Micaiah sayde, As the LORD liueth, what the LORD saith vnto me, that will I speake.
- Proverbs 13:5Rank 7 from verse 5
- Proverbs 19:9Rank 8 from verse 5
- 1 Kings 21:13Rank 9 from verse 5
13And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.
13And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sate before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, euen against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they caried him foorth out of the citie, and stoned him with stones, that hee died.
- Exodus 20:16Rank 10 from verse 5
From verse 6
- Matthew 13:11–12Rank 2 from verse 6
11He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
12For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.
11He answered, and said vnto them, Because it is giuen vnto you to know the mysteries of the kingdome of heauen, but to them it is not giuen.
12*For whosoeuer hath, to him shall be giuen, and he shall haue more abundance: but whosoeuer hath not, from him shall be taken away, euen that hee hath.
- 1 Corinthians 3:18–19Rank 3 from verse 6
18Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
18Let no man deceiue himselfe: If any man among you seemeth to bee wise in this world, let him become a foole, that he may be wise.
19For the wisedome of this world is foolishnesse with God: for it is written, *Hee taketh the wise in their owne craftinesse.
- Matthew 11:25–27Rank 4 from verse 6
25¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
26Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
25¶ *At that time Iesus answered, and said, I thanke thee, O Father, Lord of heauen and earth, because thou hast hid these things frō the wise & prudent, & hast reueiled them vnto babes.
26Euen so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.
27*All things are deliuered vnto me of my father: and no man knoweth the sonne but the father: *neither knoweth any man the father, saue the sonne, and hee to whomsoeuer the sonne will reueile him.
- 1 Corinthians 8:2Rank 5 from verse 6
- Proverbs 8:9Rank 6 from verse 6
- 2 Peter 3:3–5Rank 7 from verse 6
3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
4And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
5For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:
3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last dayes scoffers, walking after their owne lusts,
4And saying, Where is the promise of his comming? For since the fathers fell asleepe, all things continue as they were frō the beginning of the creation.
5For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heauens were of olde, and the earth †standing out of the water, and in the water,
- Isaiah 8:20Rank 8 from verse 6
- Jeremiah 8:9Rank 9 from verse 6
- Matthew 6:22–23Rank 10 from verse 6
22The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
23But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!
22*The light of the body is the eye: If therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shalbe full of light.
23But if thine eye be euill, thy whole body shall be full of darknesse. If therfore the light that is in thee be darkenesse, how great is that darkenesse?
- Proverbs 17:24Rank 11 from verse 6
- Proverbs 18:2Rank 12 from verse 6
- Proverbs 26:12Rank 13 from verse 6
- Psalms 119:18Rank 14 from verse 6
- Psalms 119:98–100Rank 15 from verse 6
98Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
98†Thou through thy Commandements hast made me wiser then mine enemies: for they are euer with mee.
99I haue more vnderstanding then all my teachers: for thy Testimonies are my meditation.
100I vnderstand more then the ancients: because I keepe thy precepts.
- Romans 1:21–28Rank 16 from verse 6
21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
24Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
25Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
26For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
27And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
21Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankefull, but became vaine in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened:
22Professing themselues to be wise, they became fooles:
23And changed the glory of the vncorruptible *God, into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birdes, and foure footed beasts, and creeping things:
24Wherefore God also gaue them vp to vncleannesse, through the lusts of their owne hearts, to dishonour their owne bodies betweene themselues:
25Who changed the trueth of God into a lye, and worshipped and serued the creature more then the Creatour, who is blessed for euer. Amen.
26For this cause God gaue them vp vnto vile affections: for euen their women did change the naturall vse into that which is against nature:
27And likewise also the men, leauing the naturall vse of the woman, burned in their lust one towards another, men with men working that which is vnseemely, and receiuing in themselues that recompense of their errour which was meet.
28And euen as they did not like to ‖retaine God in their knowledge, God gaue them ouer to ‖a reprobate minde, to doe those things which are not conuenient:
- Romans 9:31–32Rank 17 from verse 6
31But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
32Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
31But Israel which followed after the Law of righteousnesse, hath not attained to the Law of righteousnes.
32Wherefore? because they sought it, not by faith, but as it were by the works of the Law: for they stumbled at that stumbling stone,
From verse 7
- Proverbs 13:20Rank 1 from verse 7
- 1 Corinthians 5:11Rank 2 from verse 7
11But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
11But now I haue written vnto you, not to keepe company, if any man that is called a brother bee a fornicator, or couetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner: with such a one, no, not to eate.
- Ephesians 5:11Rank 3 from verse 7
- Proverbs 9:6Rank 4 from verse 7
- Proverbs 19:27Rank 5 from verse 7
From verse 8
- Ephesians 5:17Rank 1 from verse 8
- 2 Timothy 3:13Rank 2 from verse 8
- Colossians 1:9–10Rank 3 from verse 8
9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
9For this cause wee also, since the day we heard it, doe not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisedome and spirituall vnderstanding:
10That ye might walke worthy of the Lord vnto all pleasing, being fruitfull in euery good worke, & increasing in the knowledge of God:
- James 3:13Rank 4 from verse 8
- Proverbs 11:18Rank 5 from verse 8
- Proverbs 2:9Rank 6 from verse 8
- Proverbs 8:20Rank 7 from verse 8
- Psalms 111:10Rank 8 from verse 8
- Psalms 119:34–35Rank 9 from verse 8
34Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
34Giue me vnderstanding, and I shall keepe thy Law: yea I shall obserue it with my whole heart.
35Make me to goe in the path of thy commandements: for therein doe I delight.
- Psalms 119:5Rank 10 from verse 8
- Psalms 119:73Rank 11 from verse 8
- 2 Timothy 3:15–17Rank 12 from verse 8
15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
15And that from a childe thou hast knowen the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise vnto saluation through faith which is in Christ Iesus.
16All Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God, & is profitable for doctrine, for reproofe, for correction, for instrution in righteousnesse,
17That the man of God may be perfect, ‖throughly furnished vnto all good workes.
- Ephesians 4:22Rank 13 from verse 8
- Jeremiah 13:20Rank 14 from verse 8
- Luke 12:19–20Rank 15 from verse 8
19And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
20But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
19And I will say to my soule, Soule, thou hast much goods layd vp for many yeeres, take thine ease, eate, drinke, and be merry.
20But God said vnto him, Thou foole, this night †thy soule shal be required of thee: then whose shal those things be which thou hast prouided?
- Psalms 143:8Rank 16 from verse 8
8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
8Cause mee to heare thy louing kindnesse in the morning, for in thee doe I trust, cause mee to knowe the way wherein I should walke: for I lift vp my soule vnto thee.
From verse 9
- Proverbs 10:23Rank 1 from verse 9
- Proverbs 26:18–19Rank 2 from verse 9
- Romans 14:17–18Rank 3 from verse 9
17For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
18For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
17For the kingdome of God is not meat and drinke; but righteousnes, and peace, and ioy in the holy Ghost.
18For hee that in these things serueth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approued of men.
- Proverbs 13:15Rank 5 from verse 9
- Proverbs 30:20Rank 6 from verse 9
- Proverbs 8:35Rank 7 from verse 9
- Job 34:7–9Rank 8 from verse 9
7What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water?
8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity, and walketh with wicked men.
9For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
7What man is like Iob, who drinketh vp scorning like water?
8Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquitie, and walketh with wicked men.
9For hee hath said, It profiteth a man nothing, that he should delight himselfe with God.
- Proverbs 1:22Rank 9 from verse 9
- Proverbs 12:2Rank 10 from verse 9
- Proverbs 3:4Rank 11 from verse 9
From verse 10
- Philippians 4:7Rank 1 from verse 10
- Proverbs 18:14Rank 2 from verse 10
- John 14:18Rank 3 from verse 10
- Proverbs 15:13Rank 4 from verse 10
- Revelation 2:17Rank 6 from verse 10
17He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
17Hee that hath an eare, let him heare what the Spirit saith vnto the Churches. To him that ouercommeth will I giue to eate of the hidden Manna, and will giue him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth, sauing hee that receiueth it.
- 1 Peter 1:8Rank 7 from verse 10
- 1 Samuel 1:10Rank 8 from verse 10
- 2 Kings 4:27Rank 9 from verse 10
27And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the Lord hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.
27And when shee came to the man of God to the hill, shee caught †him by the feet: but Gehazi came neere to thrust her away. And the man of God saide, Let her alone, for her soule is †vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me.
- John 12:27Rank 11 from verse 10
- Mark 14:33–34Rank 12 from verse 10
33And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
34And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
33And hee taketh with him Peter, and Iames, and Iohn, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heauy,
34And saith vnto them, My soule is exceeding sorowful vnto death: tarie ye here, and watch.
- Psalms 25:14Rank 13 from verse 10
- Ezekiel 3:14Rank 14 from verse 10
2Oh that my grief were throughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances together!
3For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
4For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.
2Oh that my griefe were throughly weighed, and my calamitie †layd in the balances together.
3For now it would be heauier then the sand of the sea, therefore my words are †swallowed vp.
4*For the arrowes of the Almightie are within me, the poyson whereof drinketh vp my spirit: the terrors of God doe set themselues in aray against mee.
- Genesis 42:21Rank 17 from verse 10
21¶ And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
21¶ And they said one to another, We are verily guiltie concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soule, when he besought vs, and we would not heare: therefore is this distresse come vpon vs.
- John 14:23Rank 18 from verse 10
23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
23Iesus answered, and saide vnto him, If a man loue mee, he will keepe my wordes: and my Father will loue him, and wee will come vnto him, and make our abode with him.
WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 14:2
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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uprightness
Honesty and integrity in principle or practice; conformity to rectitude and justice.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Literally, turned aside; hence, distorted from the right.
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Proverbs 14:3
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Lacking wisdom or sound judgment; acting or speaking without wisdom.
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1. Self-exaltation, arrogance, haughtiness, or vaunted strength. 2. Splendour, glory, or that in which one glories.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
To keep safe from harm, loss, decay, or destruction; to protect, maintain, or save.
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Proverbs 14:4
A place where cattle feed.
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Sense 1: Pure or free from defilement. Sense 2: Wholly or entirely.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Growth, produce, yield, offspring, gain, or enlargement. Sense 2: To grow, multiply, add to, enlarge, or intensify.
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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.
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Proverbs 14:5
Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A person or thing that attests, testifies, records, or supplies evidence; also testimony, record, or the act of bearing testimony. Sense 2: To see in person, testify, attest, or give evidence.
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Sense 1: To recline, rest, remain, or be situated. Sense 2: In ‘lie with,’ to have sexual intercourse. Sense 3: To speak falsely. Sense 4: A false statement or deception.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Not solid or sound; deceiving expectations. Not faithful or loyal; treacherous; perfidious; deceitful.
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1. To speak, declare, or make known. 2. Outermost or complete.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: False statements or deceptions. Sense 2: As a verb, reclines, remains, is situated, or speaks falsely.
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Proverbs 14:6
One who mocks, scoffs at, or treats others or what is right with contempt.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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Third-person singular present form of find (to discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience).
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Not difficult, burdensome, harsh, or painful; gentle, quiet, or readily accomplished.
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COMBINED MEANING
understandeth
Third-person singular present form of understand, meaning to comprehend, perceive, discern, or know the meaning or significance of something.
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Proverbs 14:7
Lacking wisdom or sound judgment; acting or speaking without wisdom.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 14:8
Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
Wise, discerning, thoughtful, circumspect, and careful in judgment or conduct.
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COMBINED MEANING
understand
To comprehend, perceive, discern, or know the meaning or significance of something.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.
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Falsehood, guile, fraud, trickery, or a purpose, word, or act intended to mislead.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 14:9
Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.
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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: To ridicule or treat with scorn. Sense 2: An imitation or false appearance.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. Wrongdoing against God and his law; transgression or unrighteousness. 2. The guilt or burden of such wrongdoing, or the inward principle so named. 3. As a verb, to commit such wrongdoing.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Goodwill, approval, acceptance, kindness, mercy, support, or beneficial regard. Sense 2: Pleasing appearance or charm. Sense 3: To regard, support, prefer, or treat kindly.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 14:10
Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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COMBINED MEANING
bitterness
1. Deep grief, anguish, or painful distress. 2. A bitter or harmful disposition, condition, or expression, including resentment or hostility.
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Third-person singular present form of do: does.
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COMBINED MEANING
intermeddle
To share or take part in.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: Gladness, delight, or rejoicing. Sense 2: To rejoice, delight, or be glad.
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1EVERY wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
1¶ Euery wise woman buildeth her house; but the foolish plucketh it downe with her hands.
2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
2*He that walketh in his vprightnesse, feareth the LORD: but he that is peruerse in his wayes, despiseth him.
Selected passage3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lippes of the wise shall preserue them.
Selected passage4Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
4Where no Oxen are, the crib is cleane: but much increase is by the strength of the Oxe.
Selected passage5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
5*A faithfull witnesse will not lye: but a false witnesse will vtter lyes.
Selected passage6A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
6*A scorner seeketh wisedome, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easie vnto him that vnderstandeth.
Selected passage7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
7Goe from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceiuest not in him the lippes of knowledge.
Selected passage8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
8The wisedome of the prudent is to vnderstand his way: but the folly of fooles is deceit.
Selected passage9Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
9*Fooles make a mocke at sinne: but among the righteous there is fauour.
Selected passage10The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
10†The heart knoweth his owne bitternesse; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his ioy.
Selected passage11The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
11The house of the wicked shall bee ouerthrowen: but the tabernacle of the vpright shall flourish.